FP&A Analyst

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila is seeking an experienced FP&A Business Partner in Canada to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. You will partner with business units, translate complex data into actionable insights, and develop models for performance analysis.

You will lead financial reporting for senior leadership and implement new financial systems, ensuring efficiency and alignment with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–10 years in FP&A with strong financial operations knowledge.
• Proven in developing and implementing financial models and analyses.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to understand financial needs and build relationships.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis insights.
• Develop financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Create data visualizations to communicate financial information.
• Manage annual budgeting and ongoing reforecasting processes.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Data analysis tools

Tableau/Power BI

SAGE X3 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SAGE X3

Job description

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively partner with business units and key stakeholders to understand their financial needs and build strong relationships.
• Provide financial expertise and support in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Contribute to financial strategy development and implementation aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and implement data visualization for effective communication of financial information.
• Drive annual budgeting and ongoing reforecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models for strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and provide insightful commentary on financial performance.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Assist in building and maintaining the Strategic Financial Model.
• Own and ensure the smooth operation of key financial systems (including: SAGE X3, inventory management system, etc.).
• Lead the implementation and integration of new financial systems, collaborating with relevant teams.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes for efficiency and automation.

Requirements

• The FP&A Business Partner plays a critical role in providing financial leadership and support to our business units. This role combines strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial planning and analysis, and a proactive approach to business partnering. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in driving strategic decision-making through financial insights.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in an FP&A role, with a strong understanding of financial operations and processes.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing financial models, conducting analysis, and presenting financial information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAGE X3) is a plus.